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Illinois hasn’t played its last game of the season. That’s enough reason for coach Tim Beckman to have the last laugh. The Illini (6-6) will play in their first bowl game since Beckman took over the football program three seasons ago. They’ll meet Louisiana Tech in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on Dec. 26. “A month ago, you didn’t think we had a chance,” Beckman said Sunday night at a news conference. “It’s kind of a giggle now. When people doubt you and you prove them wrong, it’s very rewarding.” The Illini wriggled into the bowl — their first since 2011 — fighting through various scenarios that would have left the...

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Illinois hasn’t played its last game of the season. That’s enough reason for coach Tim Beckman to have the last laugh.
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